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Paedophile porn kingpins James Rennie (left) and Neil Strachan have been seen roaming Edinburgh(Image: PA)<\/p>\nJames Rennie, who sexually assaulted a three-month old boy, and Neil Strachan, who tried to rape a toddler, have been spotted walking the streets of the capital.<\/p>\n
18:33, 12 May 2025Updated 18:34, 12 May 2025<\/p>\n
Paedophile porn kingpins James Rennie (left) and Neil Strachan have been seen roaming Edinburgh(Image: PA)<\/p>\n
Two ringleaders of one of the largest paedophile networks in the UK are preparing for possible prison release<\/a> – despite being branded a “risk to public safety”.<\/p>\n James Rennie, who sexually assaulted<\/a> a three-month old boy, and Neil Strachan, who tried to rape a toddler, have been spotted walking the streets of Edinburgh during leave from an open prison.<\/p>\n Rennie, 54, is former chief executive of gay and trans rights charity LGBT Youth Scotland.<\/p>\n As reported by the Scottish Daily Express<\/a>, he spends a week in the Crane Hostel in the city’s New Town at different times to Strachan, 57.<\/p>\n The pair were locked up in 2009 following a case that involved a haul of 125,000 child abuse images<\/a> and videos.<\/p>\n Tory deputy spokeswoman on victims and community safety, Sharon Dowey, said: “Victims will be disgusted that these predatory criminals are freely walking about in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n “This decision clearly poses a risk to public safety and sums up the contempt the SNP’s justice system has for brave victims.”<\/p>\n The beasts were being held at open prison Castle Huntly, near Dundee<\/a>. The men who hail from Edinburgh are serving reduced sentences following an appeal to nine years and eight and a half years.<\/p>\n Scottish Labour<\/a> justice spokesman Pauline McNeill told the Daily Mail: “Given the horrific nature of these crimes, it is concerning that these men are being given the chance to fraternise.”<\/p>\n A Scottish Prison Service spokesman said: “We do not comment on individuals.”<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR2.png\")
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